Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Transport Moves On
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Garrison
- Fishergate Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Constantius Chlorus
- Ouse Bridge
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Coins
- Dick Turpin
- Gold Finger Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Railway Station
- The End of the Abbey